Apple Cinnamon Tea

This zesty apple tea is the perfect antidote to a stressful day! It’s calming, anti-inflammatory and gut-friendly.

This homemade apple tea is a delightful blend of both spicey and fruity. Packed with nutrients and full of flavor, it’s perfect on a crisp fall day. This recipe is easy, straightforward and done in just 20 minutes! Take a break and unwind from the stress of your day by gifting yourself a cup of this refreshing and soothing tea.

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• Ingredients
• Instructions
• Tips & Tricks
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Ingredients

• Water
• Sweet apple (e.g. Honeycrisp, Pink Lady, Gala)
• 3” cinnamon stick (½ teaspoon ground)
• Lemon juice
• Freshly grated ginger root (½ teaspoon ground)
• 2 whole cloves
• Black peppercorns (optional, omit for AIP)
• Honey (optional, omit for Whole30)

See recipe card for quantities.

Instructions

1. Add water, cinnamon, ginger, lemon, cloves, and black peppercorns to a pot.
2. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until you can smell the cinnamon.
3. While the ingredients are simmering, rinse, peel and chop the apple into bite-sized pieces.
4. Add the apple and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
5. Cut the heat, cover the pot, and let sit for 5 minutes, undisturbed.
6. Strain the tea to remove the contents and stir in honey if desired.

Hint: Freshly grated ginger and a cinnamon stick taste best, but if those ingredients aren’t available, use dried spices.

Tips & Tricks

1. Grate the ginger as is. There is no need to peel off the skin first.
2. Adding the honey at the end retains the most nutrients and antibacterial properties.

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